Galilean refracting telescope (spyglass) with shagreen body and brass tubes by Henry Pyefinch
- maker:
- Henry Pyefinch
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Galilean refracting telescope (spyglass) with shagreen body and brass tubes by Henry Pyefinch, Cornhill, London, c. 1785 (B795). Fitted with 2-power eyepiece. No dust-cap on the lens.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1983-158
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), fish skin and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: x 85 mm x , 41 mm, .12kg
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
